Silverfish

Natural Habitat

Dark, damp, and cool areas such as basements, bathrooms, and kitchens often near paper, glue, or fabrics.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that feed on carbohydrates like starch and dextrin found in adhesives, paper, book bindings, clothing, and food particles.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and extremely fast-moving; they undergo hemimetabolous metamorphosis and can live up to eight years.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or carry disease; however, they are considered pests due to their potential to damage household items like books and clothes.

Identified on: 1/1/2026